Shifting into neutral
Hi everyone, I'm fairly certain this is "normal," but since diesel trucks are new to me, I figured I'd ask. I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax w/ the 6-speed Allison transmission. Las...
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Cyberian wrote:
Doesn't matter. ABS, 2wd, 4wd, duals, 10 wheeler, 18 wheeler, any vehicle with locked brakes is nearly uncontrollable. Putting your transmission in neutral removes a crucial element of control and increases the likelyhood of locking your brakes.
Yes any vehicle with locked brakes is almost uncontrollable and if the rear brakes need extra pressure to override the engine, the greater the likelihood you will lock the fronts in the attempt. Basically the same reason manufacturers emphasize not to use cruise control or the exhaust brake in slippery conditions, you wind up with the wrong end steering the vehicle.
